Litigation
Sep. 19, 2012
Brown signs bill capping depos at seven hours
Under a measure signed into law Monday by Gov. Jerry Brown, depositions in most cases will be limited to less than seven hours. Exceptions apply in complex or employment law cases.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed a measure limiting the length of depositions to no more than to seven hours in most civil cases pending in state court.
AB 1875, which takes effect in January, adds a section to the state Code of Civil Procedure capping the time attorneys may spend deposing individuals. Supporters said the measure will minimize the expense of litigation and curb the practice of using mar...
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